KitchenAid YKEHC309JW5, YKEHC309JT5, YKEHC309JS5, YKEHC309JB5, KBHC179JSS05 Owner’s Manual

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BUILT-IN HIGH SPEED MICROWAVE OVEN

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Table of Contents ............................................................................................................ 2

Models KBHC109

KBHC179 KEHC309

8304064

KEHC379 KBHV109 KEHV309

YKBHC109 YKEHC309 YKEHV309

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY ........................................................ 3

Electrical Requirements ............................................................... 5

PARTS AND FEATURES ................................................................ 5

Turntable ...................................................................................... 6

Grids ............................................................................................. 6

Crisper Pan and Handle ............................................................... 6

ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL ................................................... 7

Display(s) ...................................................................................... 8

Number Codes ............................................................................. 8

Start, Easy Minute ........................................................................ 8

Upper Oven Cancel and Cancel Off ............................................ 8

Clock ............................................................................................ 8

Tones ............................................................................................ 9

Fahrenheit and Celsius ................................................................. 9

Timer ............................................................................................. 9

Control Lock ................................................................................. 9

Help Prompts ............................................................................... 9

HIGH SPEED COOKING .............................................................. 10

High Speed Cooking Chart ........................................................ 10

MICROWAVE OVEN USE ............................................................ 14

Food Characteristics .................................................................. 14

Cooking Guidelines .................................................................... 14

Cookware and Dinnerware ........................................................ 15

Aluminum Foil and Metal ........................................................... 15

Cooking Power ........................................................................... 16

Cooking ...................................................................................... 16

Cooking in Stages ...................................................................... 16

Crisper Pan Frying ...................................................................... 17

Custom Reheat .......................................................................... 17

Custom Defrost .......................................................................... 18

Popcorn ...................................................................................... 19

Keeping Food Warm .................................................................. 19

Crisp ........................................................................................... 20

Broil ............................................................................................ 20

Convection Cooking ................................................................... 21

OVEN CARE .................................................................................. 24

General Cleaning ........................................................................ 24

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 25

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ......................................................... 26

In the U.S.A ................................................................................ 26

In Canada ................................................................................... 26

Replacement Parts & Accessories ............................................. 26

WARRANTY .................................................................................. 28

MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or

This is the safety alert symbol. "WARNING." These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric

shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

[] Read all instructionsbefore using the microwave

OVER.

[] Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO

AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found in this section.

[] The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect

only to properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING iNSTRUCTiONS" found in this section.

[] install or locate the microwave oven only in

accordance with the provided installation instructions.

[] Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and

sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars - may explode and should not be heated in the

microwave oven.

[] Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as

described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven. This

type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. it is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

[] Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should

not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.

[] Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can

burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving

a risk of electric shock.

[] Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer's

recommended accessories, in this oven when not in

use.

[] Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a

damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or

if it has been damaged or dropped.

[] Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable utensils are

not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures.

[] Do not use paper products when appliance is

operated in the "PAN BROWN" mode.

[] Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with

metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.

[] As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary

when used by children.

[] The microwave oven should be serviced only by

qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service company for examination, repair, or adjustment.

[] Do not cover or block any openings on the

microwave oven.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

• Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing

to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not

always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT

LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE

CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

- Do not overheat the liquid.

- Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

- Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

- After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing

the container.

- Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• Do not store the microwave oven outdoors. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a

kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

• See door surface cleaning instructions in the "Oven Care" section.

• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the

microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other

combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

- Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags

before placing bags in oven.

- If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep

oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit

breaker panel.

- Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not

leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door

open since open-door operation can result in

harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the

safety interlocks.

(b) Do not place any object between the oven front

face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1) Door (bent), (2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by

anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

The microwave oven is connected to a 110-volt side of the

240-volt circuit required for the lower oven. If the incoming voltage to the microwave oven is less than 110 volts cooking

times may be longer. Have a qualified electrician check your

electrical system.

PARTS AND FEATURES

This manual covers different models. The oven you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed. The location and appearance of the features shown here may not match those of your model.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

[] For all cord connected appliances:

The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is

properly installed and grounded.

WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can

result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded.

Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman

install an outlet near the microwave oven.

[] For a permanently connected appliance:

This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

I This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. I

A. Light (inaccessible, in ceiling) B. Convection element and fan

(hidden behind back panel)

C. Turntable D. Turntable support

(under turntable)

E. Metal shielded window F. Door handle

G. Lower oven (on combination

models, see separate Use and Care Guide)

H. Oven control

I. Door safety lock system

J. Broil element (hidden in

ceiling)

K. Dual microwave emission

L. Cooking guide labels

Parts and Features not shown Broiling grid Convection grid

Crisper pan and handle

This unit must be connected to a 240-volt circuit.

A. Turntable B.Hub

C.Support and rollers

The turntable rotates in both directions to help cook food more

evenly. Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place. See "Assistance or Service" to reorder any of the parts.

The raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom fit

between the 3 spokes of the hub. The hub turns the turntable during microwave oven use. The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.

• Grids will become hot. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling.

• Do not allow the grids to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling or floor.

• Always use the turntable.

• Do not store the grids in the oven. Damage to the oven could result if someone accidentally turns on the microwave oven.

• Do not use another metal object with the grids.

• Two-level cooking is not recommended.

• Do not place popcorn bags on the grids.

• The grids are designed specifically for this oven. Do not attempt to use any other grid or rack in this oven.

• See "Assistance or Service" section to reorder.

The crisper pan is ideal for rapidly browning and crisping the bottom of the food, such as cookies and pizza.

The material coating the bottom absorbs microwaves and transfers the heat to the pan and food. The crisper pan reaches 436°F (210°C) in approximately 3 minutes, at which time it stops absorbing microwaves and holds this optimal frying temperature.

• The crisper pan will become hot. Always use the handle and oven mitts or pot holders when handling. Place gripping end on the edge of pan, squeeze handle, and lift pan.

• Do not allow the crisper pan or handle to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling or floor.

• Always use the turntable.

• Do not use another metal object with the crisper pan.

• The crisper pan is designed specifically for this oven. Do not use it in any other oven.

• Use only wooden or plastic cooking utensils to help prevent scratches.

• See "Assistance or Service" section to reorder.

Broiling Grid (long legs}

The broiling grid places food close to the broil element, making

it ideal for fast browning of small amounts of food. Use for broiling only.

Convection Grid (short legs)

The convection grid provides optimal heat circulation for high

speed cooking and convection cooking.

ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL

COMBINATION OVEN MODELS

A B C D E F

A. Lower oven display B. Number pads

C. Control lock D. Upper oven display

E.Clock E Timer

G. Lower oven selectors

(see separate Use and Care Guide)

SINGLE OVEN MODEL

H. Quantity

L Lower oven light

J. Microwave popcorn

K. Microwave cooking power

L. Microwave reheating

M. Broiling

J K

H I J K L M N O P 0 R S

L CLOCKSET.START

N. Microwave defrosting O. Crisping

R Convection cooking Q. High speed cooking

R. Upper oven cancel S. Upper oven start and Easy Minute

I CANCEL ]

A. Microwave popcorn B. Microwave reheating C. Microwave defrosting D. High speed cooking

E. Microwave cooking power

E Broiling G. Crisping H. Convection cooking

L Number pads

J. Control lock

K. Display

L. Start and Easy Minute

M. Clock

N. Cancel off O. Quantity

R Timer

When power is first supplied to the appliance, everything on the display(s) will light up for 5 seconds. Then, "PF id = 27" or "PF id = 30" will appear. Touch LOWER OVEN CANCEL, UPPER OVEN CANCEL or CANCEL OFF (on some models) to clear display(s).

Any other time "PF id = 27" or "PF id = 30" appears, a power failure occurred. Touch LOWER OVEN CANCEL, UPPER OVEN

CANCEL or CANCEL OFF (on some models) and reset the clock if needed.

Lower Oven Display (combination oven models)

When the lower oven is in use, this display shows the lower oven

temperature, heat source(s) and start time.

During lower oven Timed Cooking, this display also shows a vertical bar and minute time countdown and the stop time (if entered).

If "Err" appears on the display, an invalid pad was touched.

Touch LOWER OVEN CANCEL, UPPER OVEN CANCEL or

CANCEL OFF (on some models) and retry the entry. When the lower oven is not in use, this display is blank.

Upper Oven Display (combination oven models), Display (single oven models)

When the upper oven or single oven is in use, this display shows

the upper oven or single oven heat source(s), cooking power,

quantities, weights and/or help prompts. If "RETRY" flashes on the display for 1 second, an invalid pad

was touched. Retry the entry. When the upper oven or single oven is not in use, this display

shows the time of day or Timer countdown.

The START pad controls 2 separate functions: Start and Easy Minute.

Starting The START pad begins any upper or single oven function except

the Timer. If not touched within 5 seconds after pressing a pad, "START?" will appear on the display as a reminder. If not touched within 5 minutes after pressing a pad, the display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled. If cooking is interrupted, touching START will resume the preset cycle.

Adding Minutes

During High Speed Cooking, Crisping and Broiling, touching EASY MINUTE (START) while the oven is operating will add cook

time in 1-minute increments. During Microwave Cooking, touching EASY MINUTE while the

oven is operating, or at the end of a cycle, will add cook time in 1-minute increments.

During Convection Cooking, touching EASY MINUTE will not add minutes.

The UPPER OVEN CANCEL or CANCEL OFF pad stops any upper or single oven function except for the Clock, Timer and

Control Lock. The oven will also turn off when the door is opened. When the

door is opened, the element(s) and fan will turn off, but the oven light will remain on. Close the door and touch START to resume

the cycle.

The oven is preset with shortcut number codes for High Speed

and Microwave Cooking. A number code includes one or more of

the following; cooking power, cook time and food quantity or

weight. See the code charts in the "High Speed Cooking," "Custom Reheat," "Custom Defrost" and "Popcorn" sections for additional information.

This is a 12-hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m.

To Set:

Before setting, make sure the ovens, Timer and Timed Cooking are off.

1. Touch CLOCK SET * START.

2. Touch the number pads to set the time of day.

3. Touch CLOCK SET * START or START. To remove the time of day from the display: Touch and hold

CLOCK SET * START for 5 seconds. To return the time of day to the display: Touch CLOCK

SET ° START. The time should not have to be reset.

Tonesareaudiblesignals,indicatingthefollowing:

Onetone

• Validpadtouch

• Ovenispreheated

• Functionhasbeenentered

Three tones

• Invalid pad touch

Four tones

• End of cycle

• Reminder, repeating each minute afterthe end-of-cycle tones

All Tones (combination oven models only)

All of the above tones are preset on, but can be turned off. To Turn Off/On: Touch and hold TIMER CANCEL for 5 seconds.

A tone will sound, and "Snd oFF" will appear on the lower oven

display for 3 seconds. Repeat to change back to "Snd on."

Tone Volume

The volume is preset at high, but can be changed to low. To Change: Touch and hold the number pad "7" for 5 seconds.

A tone will sound, and "Snd Lo" will appear on the lower oven

display for 3 seconds. Repeat to change back to "Snd HI."

The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds or hours and minutes, and counts down the set time. The Timer does not start

or stop the oven. To Set:

1. Touch TIMER SET * STAR£ Touch again to switch between MIN/SEC and HR/MIN.

If no action is taken after 1 minute, the display will return to the time of day mode.

Touch the number pads to set length of time.

Touch TIMER SET * START or START. If not touched within 5 seconds, the display will return to the

time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled.

When the set time ends, if enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute.

Touch TIMER CANCEL anytime to cancel the Timer and/or stop reminder tones.

Remember, touching the UPPER OVEN CANCEL or CANCEL OFF pad(s) will turn the respective oven(s) off.

The time can be reset during the countdown by repeating the above steps.

Reminder tones

The Timer and Timed Cooking reminder tones are preset on,

but can be turned off. Reminder tones do not include end-of- cycle tones. On combination oven models, if "All Tones" have

been turned off, the reminder tones cannot be independently

turned on.

Timer

To Turn Tones Off/On: Touch and hold TIMER SET * START until

a tone sounds. Repeat to turn back on.

Timed Cooking (combination oven models only)

To Turn Tones Off/On: Touch and hold COOK TIME until a tone

sounds and the lower oven display returns to inactive mode (blank). Repeat to turn back on.

The temperature is preset in Fahrenheit, however it can be

changed to Celsius.

To Change: Touch and hold BROIL • MAXl °o ECONO for

5 seconds. A tone will sound, and "C °'' will appear on the display

for 3 seconds. Repeat to change back to Fahrenheit.

When in Fahrenheit, "°F" follows the oven temperature.

When in Celsius, only ..... follows the oven temperature.

The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the oven(s).

When the control is locked, only the CLOCK SET ° START,TIMER SET • START and TIMER CANCEL pads will function.

The Control Lock is preset unlocked, but can be locked. To Lock/Unlock Control: Before locking, make sure the oven(s),

Timer and Timed Cooking are off. Touch and hold the number pad 3 CONTROL LOCK until "CONTROL LOCK" and a picture of

a lock appear on the display, about 3 seconds. Repeat to unlock and remove "CONTROL LOCK" from the display.

Help prompts are visible messages that appear on the upper oven display on combination oven models or the display on single oven models. Only Crisping and Broiling help prompts can

be turned off. Before turning help prompts on/off, the oven(s), Timer and, on

combination oven models, the lower oven Timed Cooking must be off.

To Turn Off/On: Touch and hold the number pad "2" for 5 seconds. A tone will sound, and either "HELP OFF" or "HELP ON" will flash on the upper oven display on combination oven models or the display on single oven models for 3 seconds. Repeat for desired option.

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